Peanut Chicken

I had a few girlfriends over for Thai food last weekend and it reminded me how much I LOVE peanut sauce. I also realized that since my kids love peanut butter they would likely love any dish made with it. So I decided to work on a recipe this week for a “kid friendly” (aka not too spicy) Peanut Chicken. So for any of my readers who do not have a peanut allergy in your home…I hope that you enjoy it too!

Ingredients

6 Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts

2/3 cup peanut butter (this can be crunchy or smooth)

3 Tbsp. honey

3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce

1 Tbsp. sesame oil

1 Tbsp. avocado oil (or for a coconut flavor addition, you can use coconut oil here)

1 tsp. pureed garlic

1 tsp. curry powder

Instructions

Slice or dice chicken breasts and place into a baking dish.

Mix all sauce ingredients together until smooth.

Add sauce to chicken. You may wish to add water at this time to thin it out as well.

Bake at 375 Degrees F for about 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The smaller the pieces, the faster the chicken will cook.

Variations and Serving Suggestions:

Diced up peppers, onion, mushrooms, and other veggies could also be added into the chicken dish while it cooks.

This could be served over rice or rice noodles with stir fried or steamed veggies.

This could be served with flat bread and a large salad.

This could be served with potatoes or sweet potatoes and your choice of vegetable.

Make a lunch for the next day with any leftovers.

As always, feel free to add a twist that will make it perfect for your family.